as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
The container has a large round base with seven removable cups, a small serving spoon for scooping, and a lid with the brand’s signature one-touch seal to keep everything fresh.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
This was scooping muck from the reaches of his lungs.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Late in the second period, down a goal, Burakovsky corralled a Bedard rebound off the end boards, scooping the puck and tucking it behind Utah goalie Vitek Vaněček for a quick lacrosse-style goal from the side of the net.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone on station was used to the antique ingredients, just as they were used to scooping ice cream out of the core of three-gallon tubs.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
That store, which was on the ground floor of the 11th Avenue Hostel, started scooping in October 2024 and is now home to Might Tea Samurai.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Petra Fagerström Since winning the Central Saint Martins MA L’Oréal Professionnel Creative Award last year, Petra Fagerström’s been busy scooping Milan’s Challenge the Fabric Award and becoming an LVMH Prize semifinalist.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Poppe was known in the Cincinnati news scene for scooping other TV stations during his 37 years at channel 9, starting in 1970 until retiring in 2007.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Just like a New Year’s resolution, the feeding and scooping lasts for about a week or two, and then the enthusiasm wears off.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
This was scooping muck from the reaches of his lungs.
—Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Late in the second period, down a goal, Burakovsky corralled a Bedard rebound off the end boards, scooping the puck and tucking it behind Utah goalie Vitek Vaněček for a quick lacrosse-style goal from the side of the net.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Everyone on station was used to the antique ingredients, just as they were used to scooping ice cream out of the core of three-gallon tubs.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
That store, which was on the ground floor of the 11th Avenue Hostel, started scooping in October 2024 and is now home to Might Tea Samurai.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Petra Fagerström Since winning the Central Saint Martins MA L’Oréal Professionnel Creative Award last year, Petra Fagerström’s been busy scooping Milan’s Challenge the Fabric Award and becoming an LVMH Prize semifinalist.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Poppe was known in the Cincinnati news scene for scooping other TV stations during his 37 years at channel 9, starting in 1970 until retiring in 2007.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Just like a New Year’s resolution, the feeding and scooping lasts for about a week or two, and then the enthusiasm wears off.
—Katie Grant, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
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Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes, spooning some of the sauce over top of the thighs, until the chicken is glazed and warm.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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How to Start Chaos Decluttering While the idea of emptying an entire space might feel daunting, the key is to start with smaller, preset zones.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
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Its All-in-One PowerDock automates maintenance by self-emptying dust for up to 100 days, washing mops with hot water, and refilling its own solution.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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The shot of the sun, as it slowly and then completely disappears behind the moon, takes up the top half of the 58-foot-tall screen, while the shot of the Maine landscape, dipping from daylight to mid-day darkness and back again, sits below.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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And, for the record, Wendy's endorses the practice of dipping salty fries into sweet Frostys.—
Bob Vitale,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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